Manager Teacher
Resume:
Jerry E. Dargis
Bloomington, Minnesota 55437
Cell 952-***-**** Home 952-***-****
E-mail: ********@*****.***
Summary of Qualifications/Experience
Managerial experience (10+ years)
Experience working directly with children (10+ years)
Experienced Science Teacher grades 6 - 10
Experience in diverse communities (10+ years)
Experience in Non-Profit Organizations (4+ years)
Passion-Driven Environmental Interpreter, Science Educator.
Public Speaking
Curriculum Development
Proven ability to work well in cross-functional teams.
Effective one on one mentoring and tutoring.
Competent in MS office software and SmartBoard technology.
Experience: Notre Dame Academy
13505 Excelsior Boulevard, Minnetonka, MN 55345
08/11/14 - Present
Middle School Science and STEM Teacher
Experience: Visitation School
2455 Visitation Drive, Mendota Heights, MN 55120
08/19/13 – 01/10/14 (Long Term Substitute)
Middle School Science Teacher
Utilize skills, talents and experience to cover teaching duties as needed.
Responsible for preparation and presentation of daily lesson plans for grades 7, and 8.
Maintain focus on measurable targets for representation of MN Grad Standards.
Experience: St. Alphonsus Parish School
7031 Halifax Avenue North, Brooklyn Center, MN 55429
09/24/12 – 06/06/13 (Long Term Substitute)
Middle School Science Teacher
Utilize skills, talents and experience to cover teaching duties as needed.
Responsible for preparation and presentation of daily lesson plans for grades 6, 7, and 8.
Maintain focus on measurable targets for representation of MN Grad Standards.
Experience: Nativity of Mary Parish School
9901 East Bloomington Freeway, Bloomington, MN 55420
08/28/08 – 6/6/12
Middle School Science Teacher
Prepared and presented science lessons that reflected the required State of MN Grad Standards.
Provided lesson plans and experiential learning opportunities, which met the needs of all learners.
Designed and prepared lessons using available technology.
Provide a safe and secure learning environment for students.
Worked directly with Parents to provide strong and effective alternatives for student success.
Contribute to a faith community of the school by personal modeling and participation.
Participate in in-service classes, workshops, staff development opportunities to maintain professional licensure and knowledge base.
Design and oversee annual in school science fair for 7th and 8th grade.
Design and oversee annual invention convention for 6th grade.
Experience: Transfiguration Lutheran Church/Early Learning Center
11000 France Avenue South, Bloomington, MN 55431
09/04/07 – 05/30/08
Kitchen Manager
Experience: Boys & Girls Clubs of the Twin Cities/Voyageur Environmental Center
7000 County Rd. 15 Mound, MN 55364
08/09/04 – 10/16/06
Branch Director
Responsible for providing program and administrative management skills to ensure safe and quality programs.
Responsible for effective, trained staff, a well maintained facility and marketing programs to the community.
Oversee all aspects of the Environmental Education and Summer Camping Programs including facility management and daily operations.
Develop relationships with interested volunteer groups for onsite collaborations.
Assist corporate leaders to develop appropriate volunteer programs that address their team focus.
Provide training and inspiration for volunteers as they work through their given tasks.
Participate in the preparation of the budget both income and expense and operate within those limits.
Assure that income goals are achieved and that marketing efforts are coordinated.
Plan and implement a risk management program to ensure the safety of staff, members and the public.
Market, recruit and schedule the environmental education programs to schools, rentals by other organizations to assure that the facility is being used to its maximum capacity.
Coordinate the development, implementation and evaluation of all programs.
Plan and maintain a variety of menu plans for visiting groups.
Inventory, order and stock all necessary kitchen supplies and food stock.
Train and lead kitchen staff in proper protocol and cooking procedures as outlined in the Minnesota State Food Safety Guidelines.
Communicate effectively with community, schools, outside groups, staff, members, parents and board.
Attend regular staff meetings and complete statistical record keeping as required.
10/01/01- 08/09/04
Environmental Education Program Manager
Work with Directors to establish budgets.
Monitor and improve environmental education programs.
Interview, hire and training of changing seasonal staff.
Establish and maintain positive relationships with clients.
Visit schools for slide show presentations.
Responsible for marketing and advertising for new clients.
Handle all contracts, scheduling, and invoicing.
Preparation of client’s daily schedules and menus.
Plan and maintain a variety of menu plans for visiting groups.
Inventory, order and stock all necessary kitchen supplies and food stock.
Teach environmental education programs as needed.
4/18/01-6/22/01
Environmental Education Instructor
Create and implement environmental education programs.
Develop relationships with campers, visiting groups and staff.
Work as part of a team to develop quality programs for participants.
Assist with food preparation when necessary.
Communicate effectively with the different groups that attend camp throughout the season.
Work with youth in both indoor and outdoor situations.
Experience: Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge
3815 East 80th St. Bloomington, MN 55425
6/97-10/97
Environmental Education Programs- Internship/Volunteer
Responsible for the set up of scheduled preschool programs (age 3-5).
Present programs dealing with environmental education for preschool groups.
Conduct tours and orientations for scheduled groups 10-25 students (various ages).
Assist Park Rangers with environmental education programs.
Lead environmental education programs for scheduled student groups (various ages).
Education:
1/17 – 8/17 St. Catherine University, St. Paul, MN (Online Certificate Course)
Graduate Education Program STEM Certificate
8/11 – 05/14 University of St. Thomas, Minneapolis, MN. (Licensure Summer 2014)
GTL General Science (5-8) Life Science (9-12)
8/10 – 8/11 Minnesota State University, Mankato/Edina Cohort
GTL K-12 Life Science and Master of Arts in Teaching.
5/07 – 07/07 Hennepin Tech Center
Microsoft Office Specialist Course
05/03/07 Virtus Workshop: Protecting God’s Children
1/96 - 6/98 University of Minnesota College of Natural Resources, St. Paul, MN.
Bachelor of Science: Natural Resources and Environmental Studies
1/94 - 8/95 Normandale Community College, Bloomington, MN.
Math and English
9/82 - 5/84 Concordia College, Moorhead, MN.
Biology emphasis
9/81 - 11/81 North Hennepin Community College, Brooklyn Park, MN.
Marketing, Business Finance, Accounting.
9/80 - 5/81 Golden Valley Lutheran College, Golden Valley, MN.
Biology emphasis
Volunteer: Presbyterian homes in Bloomington 2010
Member of National Ski Patrol (Hyland Ski & Snowboard Area) 2001 - 2009
Project WET, WILD & PLT Facilitator (MN DNR) June 2007
Minnesota Association for Environmental Education Board Member October 2007
Member of ELM Task Force November 2007
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